turn up one's nose at . turn up one's nose at {v. phr.} To refuse as not being good enough for you. He thinks he should only get steak, and he turns up his nose at hamburger. Categories: add yours nose {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: T Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss